Circa 1780s, this early American Sheraton buffet represents the beginning of the Federal period in the United States, when our country was in its infancy. Also known as the Regency period in England. Though the terminology differs, both reflected the same design shift: straight, balanced lines and an emphasis on proportion over ornamentation. Built from solid mahogany with pine interiors, this buffet shows the precision of late 18th-century craftsmanship. The joinery, hardware, and overall const

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